My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 458 No one should fight anymore, the Holy Princess is Qin Wanyue.

The atmosphere... feels a bit strange?
When Zeng Anmin entered the house with a smile.

What I saw was the eldest princess leaning against the door frame.

Gu Xiangnan was also there, chatting and laughing with Qin Wanyue and Sai Chuxue.

Although there is no apparent conflict.

But Zeng Anmin still sensed the faint smell of gunpowder in the air...

"Madam, what's wrong...?"

Zeng Anmin blinked and looked at the eldest princess.

The moment the word "Madam" was uttered.

The princess was taken aback for a moment, then a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Her phoenix eyes glanced at Gu Xiangnan imperceptibly, then she smiled faintly and looked at Zeng Anmin before speaking:
“Zeng Lang, today is the first time that we sisters have entered the He Dao Palace.”

"It is only proper to pay respects to the Emperor first."

“That’s true. You all pack your things and come with me to see my father.” Zeng Anmin nodded in agreement, then smiled and looked at Gu Xiangnan:
"Nan'er, slow down, don't rush, the baby in your belly is the most important thing."

His voice made the remaining two women freeze.

Only Sai Chuxue was still looking at Zeng Anmin with some restraint.

Zeng Anmin casually stretched, then walked up to Sai Chuxue, pulled her into his arms, and gently stroked her nose.
"I'll have my servant prepare a carriage for you and Sister Qin in a bit. You two are both a bit weak, and after all that last night, you must not have recovered yet."

"Na~"

Sai Chuxue's pretty face instantly turned rosy, and she subconsciously buried her head in Zeng Anmin's chest.

Let alone her.

After Zeng Anmin finished speaking, Gu Xiangnan and the two princesses looked extremely uncomfortable.

"Ahem." Qin Wanyue pretended not to hear Zeng Anmin's words, a blush rising on her face, and walked up to Zeng Anmin, saying:
“Zeng Lang, we sisters must not be perfunctory when we pay our respects to His Majesty the Emperor. We must dress up properly.”

“I almost forgot.” Zeng Anmin rubbed his forehead, then pointed outside and said, “The servants that He Dao Palace assigned to you are still outside.”

"I'll go and call them in later."

As the Holy Son of Xinyu.

Zeng Anmin's room in the Holy Son Hall was extremely large.

Even when the faithful servant came in, it did not seem crowded.

Zeng Anmin disliked watching women dress up, so he simply went outside, sat on a high platform in the courtyard, and began to meditate.

Before we knew it, half an hour had passed.

The four women emerged one after another, supported by their servants.

Zeng Anmin opened his eyes upon sensing the movement.

He was dazzled by what he saw.

These servants were all carefully selected, and each of them possessed extremely high skills in grooming.

Both the clothing and accessories accentuated the beauty of each of the four women, making them exceptionally stunning.

All four women were stunningly beautiful, each with their own unique charm, from slender to plump.

If it weren't broad daylight, he probably would have started fighting right away...

…………

"Meet the Human Emperor."

Zeng Anmin led the four women into the Emperor's Palace.

At this moment, Zeng Shilin was eating breakfast with the help of Aunt Lin, sorting through the greetings sent by Jiang and Sheng.

"coming."

Upon seeing the four girls, Zeng Shilin's expression momentarily faltered, then he chuckled and looked at Zeng Anmin, laughing and scolding:

"You lucky rascal."

"Did you have a good time last night?" Zeng Shilin's face hardened as he asked this.

Zeng Anmin chuckled, unconcerned, and scratched his head:
"Because they're young."

"Isn't it still about continuing the Zeng family line?"

"Hmph!" Zeng Shilin snorted lightly: "If I hadn't set up a barrier in time at your Holy Son Hall, I'm afraid the entire He Dao Palace would be spreading rumors about your absurdity and debauchery today."

Zeng Anmin looked at Zeng Shilin with a wronged expression:
"I've been restrained enough."

……

The four women wished they could disappear into the ground after hearing the conversation between the father and son.

Aunt Lin's face was flushed. She reached out and gently patted Zeng Shilin's hand, whispering:
"Master, what are you saying in front of your wife..."

"Cough cough."

Zeng Shilin coughed lightly, looked at the four women, and his expression returned to calm:
"No need for formalities. Now that you're here, I'll take this opportunity to tell each of you."

His gaze first fell on Empress Gu Xiangnan, who was at the very front.

"Gu Xiangnan".

"Your subject is here." Gu Xiangnan stepped forward and bowed to Zeng Shilin with a respectful expression.

"After you return, tell Dongfang Cang to come here to see me. I will appoint him as the Grand Elder of Xinyu, to enjoy the protection of the nation's fortune, and to guard Nanjiang so that it will not be disturbed by the demon race."

"I obey the Emperor's decree!!"

Gu Xiangnan pursed her lips and gave a deep bow.

This news was incredibly good news for her.

Zeng Anmin told her that Zeng Anmin, who was conferred the title of "Holy Son", had his combat power increased by 50% with the help of the nation's fortune!

Although the title of "Grand Elder" may not sound as prestigious as that of the Holy Son, it is definitely the highest-ranking title in Xinyu!

"Yes, Wang Li'er."

Zeng Shilin then looked at the eldest princess.

"Your foreign minister is here."

The eldest princess dared not be negligent and respectfully stepped forward to bow to Zeng Shilin.

"The Holy Dynasty has suffered casualties among its top cultivators, and its highest combat strength is now only at the third rank."

"I bestowed the Xihuang Diagram upon you in the hope that you will use its effects to cultivate diligently and improve your cultivation level. If you can make a breakthrough, I may also bestow a title upon you."

“I will personally take care of things in the Holy Dynasty during this time.”

"Thank you, Emperor!!"

Without any hesitation, Wang Lier kowtowed.

"Alright, there's no need for such formalities among family." Zeng Shilin nodded gently, smiled, and waved his hand, helping the princess up from the ground.

Then he looked up at the remaining Qin Wanyue and Sai Chuxue.

When his eyes fell on Qin Wanyue.

His gaze softened considerably.

"Wan'er."

"Uncle Zeng." Qin Wanyue quickly stepped forward to greet him.

“No need!” Zeng Shilin waved his hand gently, interrupting her bow, and his smile deepened.
"Having just arrived at the Dao Harmony Palace, are you finding your accommodations comfortable?"

"Thanks to Uncle Zeng's care, Zeng Lang treats Wan'er very well." Qin Wanyue's face showed a hint of happiness.

"That brat, did he upset you?" Zeng Shilin glanced at Zeng Anmin indifferently.

Zeng Anmin felt a chill on his neck.

My dad is awesome.

Your cultivation level must have made some progress again, right?

Just a glance, and it has such power...

"No, how could Zeng Lang bear to part with her?" Qin Wanyue subconsciously took a step to the left, placing her frail body between Zeng Anmin and Zeng Shilin.

Like a young phoenix protecting its cub, it looked up at Zeng Shilin and said urgently:
"Uncle Zeng, please don't blame Zeng Lang..."

"Hehe." Seeing such a slight movement from her.

Zeng Shilin's gaze softened even more as he looked at her.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Zeng Anmin expressionlessly:

"Qin Wanyue is hereby conferred the title of 'Holy Consort' of Xinyu."

"The title of 'Father-in-law of the State' was conferred upon Qin Shoucheng."

"From now on, Wan'er will be in charge of all matters, big and small, in the Holy Son Hall of the He Dao Palace."

As he spoke, his gaze swept indifferently over the remaining three women and Zeng Anmin:

"Do any of you have any objections?"

The voice was unmistakable.

Gu Xiangnan and the Princess pursed their lips.

Everyone who met Zeng Shilin's vast, star-like gaze felt a tremor in their heart.

All the resentment vanished.

The two women dared not hesitate any longer:

"Your humble servant respectfully obeys the imperial decree!"

Sai Chuxue blinked and bowed along with everyone else.

"Well, back off."

Zeng Shilin slowly waved his hand, then looked at Zeng Anmin: "You stay."

…………

In the far north of the Nine Provinces continent, a colossal Daoist palace shimmered with colorful clouds.

"Now, we have no choice but to do as I say."

Inside the main hall deep within the Taoist palace.

A figure sat cross-legged in mid-air.

The figure was dressed in a beautiful purple Taoist robe.

The purest spiritual energy in the world kept changing on his face.

The most authentic face that is difficult to see.

This figure is none other than the leader of the Daoist Sword Sect!
His voice was sharp and piercing, stabbing straight into the ears of the figure standing deep within the hall.

Xu Huai remained expressionless, looking up at the Daoist leader suspended in mid-air:

"Are you that confident?"

"Ah."

A cold laugh emanated from the head of the Daoist sect.

"Whoosh!!" A purple light flashed.

The Taoist priest's body disappeared and reappeared in front of Xu Huai.

The two looked at each other.

"Now, the two of us together possess seventy percent of the fortune."

"If we merge, restoring the glory of the Daoist sect under the ancient Dao Ancestor will not be just empty talk."

At this point, the Daoist priest shifted his gaze from Xu Huai's face to the vast, azure sky outside the hall:

"And the demon race..."

At this point, the Daoist Master's gaze fell on Xu Huai's face, revealing an expression of admiration: "You were indeed farsighted, using the hands of Confucian scholars to kill Xiang Liu."

"The demon race no longer has a demon emperor."

"The destiny of the demon race is within easy reach."

At this point, he looked at Xu Huai with great interest:

"If we take away the demon race's fortune, then even if the Zeng family father and son possess the fortune of the Xinyu Kingdom, they will be nothing more than playthings in our hands."

"However, I am more curious about this than that."

"If it weren't for the Zeng family, your schemes would have been..."

Xu Huai remained expressionless, his eyes as still as a deep well, and said calmly:
"If it weren't for Zeng's father's ugliness, after I altered the fate of heaven and earth, I would have used the power of the Holy Dynasty to enter the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains and absorb enough of the necessary fortune..."

His voice trailed off.

The Taoist priest smiled, but his smile was somewhat dangerous:
"So you've come to the Sword Sect to steal my fortune?"

Master Xu spread his hands: "You said that."

"hehe."

The Taoist priest didn't care; he glanced sideways at Master Xu:
"Your cultivation has become increasingly profound."

…………

"Fusion?"

"Plundering the destiny of the demon race?"

Zeng Anmin listened to Zeng Shilin's words with a somewhat blank look in his eyes.

"Hmm." Zeng Shilin looked up, his profound gaze seemingly piercing through countless layers of space, directly piercing into the Dao Palace in the far north.

"Whether it's Xu Huai or the Sword Sect, since the rules of heaven and earth have changed, they will never let this opportunity pass."

"Back then, I was deceived by Xu Huai, and for the sake of the people, I risked my life to kill Xiang Liu..."

"This has given them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"They will definitely set their sights on the demon race."

"Let them both suffer heavy losses... then we'll make our move?" Zeng Anmin looked at Zeng Shilin.

"Hmph." Zeng Shilin sneered, "Xiang Liu is dead. Do those insignificant demon lords think they can fight two first-rank experts to a standstill?"

"What do you mean?"

Zeng Anmin frowned and looked at Zeng Shilin.

"How is your cultivation now?"

Zeng Shilin looked at Zeng Anmin.

"My martial arts are stuck at the peak of the fourth rank."

"Confucianism and Taoism are at the peak of the third grade."

Zeng Anmin shrugged: "Without any special opportunity, it's probably very difficult to break through."

"Hmm." Zeng Shilin pondered for a moment:

“After Dongfang Cang comes to the Hedao Palace to receive his investiture in a few days, you will go with him to the South China Sea.”

"South China Sea?" Zeng Anmin was taken aback.

"Yes, there are opportunities in the South China Sea; breaking through to a higher rank shouldn't be a problem." Zeng Shilin's gaze turned towards the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains in the north.

"Once you break through to the third rank in martial arts and the second rank in Confucianism, go with Dongfang Cang to the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range and cause them some trouble. We can't let the Sword Sect and Xu Huai succeed so easily."

Zeng Anmin nodded slowly, his gaze becoming serious: "Then could you tell me the specific opportunities in the South China Sea?"

"If I had known, I wouldn't have just said 'opportunity'."

Zeng Shilin's lips twitched, and he rolled his eyes, saying:

"It's just that after breaking through to the first rank, one gains a unique sensation of the Fate Realm."

"Aren't you coming with me?" Zeng Anmin looked at his father expectantly.

Of all the masters in the world today, only Zeng Shilin gives him the greatest sense of security.

"This Dao Gong cannot function without my presence."

Zeng Shilin looked at Zeng Anmin with a deep gaze: "Xinyu is both an opportunity and a constraint."

He pointed to the floating seal above the main hall of the Daoist Palace:
"If this seal is broken, the universe will be destroyed."

Uh……

…………

The next two months or so.

Zeng Anmin lived a long, wonderful, and shameless life.

Through his hard work.

Good news has arrived.

Qin Wanyue, Sai Chuxue, and the eldest princess all became pregnant one after another.

Gu Xiangnan's belly also began to swell.

However, she was eager to return to her homeland, and the Zeng family did not obstruct her too much.

So they sent her back to her home country.

“Zeng Lang, in five months, it will be time for childbirth…” Gu Xiangnan looked at Zeng Anmin with reluctance.

“I will go.” Zeng Anmin nodded earnestly. “Take good care of yourself.”

"Don't always worry about state affairs."

"If this affects the baby, I will not forgive you!"

As he spoke, he slapped Gu Xiangnan's buttocks.

"Snapped!"

He slapped me quite hard.

Gu Xiangnan's buttocks were sore from being slapped.

"Mmm~ I know~"

Gu Xiangnan looked up and gazed in Qin Wanyue's direction.

Qin Wanyue simply smiled gently.

"Qin sister, I'm entrusting Zeng Lang to you." Gu Xiangnan's smile was extremely bright.

"Sister Gu, please go ahead and don't worry."

Qin Wanyue gently stroked Gu Xiangnan's arm: "Be careful on your journey."

"Goodbye."

…………

After returning to Jiang Kingdom, Gu Xiangnan immediately informed the Emperor of Dongfang Cang about his intention to appoint him as "Grand Elder".

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Cang's expression also turned solemn.

Regardless, he had to go to the Hedao Palace.

After bidding farewell to the Empress, Dongfang Cang headed south.

In less than a day, the outline of the Hedao Palace came into view.

"Ancestor! It's been a long time!"

A cheerful voice rang out.

Dongfang Cang raised an eyebrow and looked over.

Ahead, Zeng Anmin crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow at him.

"Young friend Zeng, no, I should now address you as His Majesty the Holy Son..."

(End of this chapter)